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Supplementary material to Climate change impacts on non-human primates: What have we modelled and what do we do now?
Full text linkThe dataset contains information on publications in which the responses of primates to climate change were modelled. The publications were collated during a systematic review which is presented in the following publication:
Isabelle C. Winder, Brogan Mace, and Amanda H. Korstjens (expected 2022). Climate change impacts on non-human primates: What have we modelled and what do we do now? Chapter 6 in: Tracie McKinney, Sian Waters and Michelle Rodrigues (eds.). Primates in Anthropogenic Landscapes: Exploring Primate Behavioural Flexibility across Human Contexts. Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Factors concerning the effective use of life saving equipment in Uganda and low-middle income countries.
Full text linkThe principle aim of this research project is to establish the factors associated with drowning and life jacket use amongst the fishing communities of Lake Victoria, and the possibility of reducing drowning events using design and innovation. Research is focused on: life jackets, risk, beliefs, culture, legislation, and education. A pragmatic approach using quantitative and qualitative research methods was used to establish the reasoning for non-life jacket usage and identify the priorities for an appropriate alternative life jacket design. Although it is not fully understood if a change in life jacket design would answer the problem of suitability or more importantly, desirability. A comprehensive literature review was undertaken using cited journals, books, conference papers, and trustworthy media reports. Grounded theory was used to compare, and contrast similarities between collected data. Because of the nature of the research problem a qualitative and quantitative mixed methods approach was used to answer the research question. Why are there so many drowning fatalities in low middle income countries in particular the African waters of Lake Victoria, and what can be done to alleviate the problem? Sampling techniques involving semi-structured interviews was carried out using experienced sailors/boat handlers. Data was accumulated from their views and opinions on their sailing experiences, foreign waters and health and safety at sea. Planning, analysing, and evaluating data from semi-structured interviews combined with a fundamental literature review produced valuable research data. Data obtained from the interviews was analysed using the mixed methods approach. Interviewees were not unanimous in their views and opinions. Research revealed that Ugandan culture beliefs, perception of risk, lack of appropriate education, alcohol and practicability were the main contributing factors in the non-use of life jackets. Research also indicated that to reduce significant numbers of drowning fatalities would require the mandatory wearing of life jackets. Although this would require the supply and distribution of free or subsidised life jackets, manufactured to an acceptable standard of quality and suitability
Parasite infection but not chronic microplastic exposure reduces the feeding and growth rate in a freshwater fish-Research data and R data analyses
Full text linkThis dataset includes the research data and associated R data analyses related to the manuscript "Parasite infection but not chronic microplastic exposure reduces the feeding
and growth rate in a freshwater fish".
Please refer to the manuscript for further details on the data collection and analyses
Dataset for "Microplastic loads within riverine fishes and macroinvertebrates are not predictable from ecological or morphological characteristics"
No full textIncludes all data relating to the publication "Microplastic loads within riverine fishes and macroinvertebrates are not predictable from ecological or morphological characteristics".
5 datasets are included, separated by sample type. Please refer to the manuscript for details of sample collection and/or processing. Please refer to the "READ ME" file for information on the datasets
Dataset for "Distinct microplastic patterns in the sediment and biota of an urban stream"
No full textThese files contain all data relating to the manuscript "Distinct microplastic patterns in the sediment and biota of an urban stream". Please refer to the manuscript for details on sample collection and processing. The files include a READ ME summary with more details for each of the 5 data files (B1-B5
Applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour to assess how coral reef conservation programs can generate positive environmental behaviours. A qualitative case study on a rural fisher community in north Bali, Indonesia.
No full textCoral reefs are well known as important ecosystems that are in need of conservation management and there are many organisations worldwide that conduct reef restoration activities for ecological gain. However, the potential for coral reef conservation programs to generate pro-environmental behaviours in the communities where they are based is understudied. We used the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) to assess the impact of a coral reef conservation program on pro-environmental behaviours within a rural fisher community in north Bali, Indonesia. Semi-structured interviews with individuals and multi-stakeholder focus groups were conducted in Tianyar Village, where the ‘North Bali Reef Conservation’ (locally known as ‘Yowana Bhakti Segara’) coral reef conservation program was based. We present the results as a TPB model with key interview themes listed within three constructs. The model showed that there were a number of factors influencing pro-environmental behaviours, including attitudes towards behavioural change (such as perceived changes in fishing yield), subjective norms (such as influence from local leaders) and perceived behavioural control (such as lack of environmental knowledge). Overall, the interviews showed that the conservation program has led to an increase in the communities pro-environmental behaviours, including improving waste management, supporting conservation work and establishing new environmental regulations. Based on the responses of interviewees, we make recommendations on how coral reef conservation in Indonesia (and other low-middle income nations) can increase community support, socio-economic benefits and generate pro-environmental behaviours. These include (1) continuing environmental education within the community, (2) strengthening regulations and improving enforcement, (3) increasing financial and logistical support for waste management and ecotourism, (4) continuing building and deploying artificial reefs, ensuring that ‘best practice’ recommendations are followed, and (5) utilising the influence of local leaders to create positive environmental behaviours
Dataset for: Dietary contributions of the alien zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha in British freshwater fish suggest low biological resistance to their invasion. Chapter 5 in Thesis from Dominguez Almela, V. (2022) Modelling and empirical approaches for predicting the invasiveness of alien species
No full textStable isotopes values (corrected) for freshwater fish and their putative preys for two different rivers in England.
Site 1 spreadsheet:
Gloucester-Sharpness Canal (51.7249 N, 2.4733 W), England.
Data contains:
* Name of site
* Taxa
* Species name
* Length
* Tissue taken
* Stable isotope values (corrected)
Site 2 spreadsheet:
River Bure (upstream of the upper limit of saline incursion at Horning), England
Data contains:
* Species
* Length
* Stable isotope values (corrected
The research data for the PhD project The Digital Dead: Virtual Modelling of Human Remains using Photogrammetry for Presentation and Preservation
No full textThe Digital Dead: Virtual Modelling of Human Remains using Photogrammetry for Presentation and Preservation (2022)
Abstract
"Three-dimensional (3D) modelling techniques have high potential as an active research tool in the study of human remains. The creation of 3D models from overlapping images, Structure-from-Motion Multi-view Stereo photogrammetry, offers a fast, accessible analysis method which reduces risk of damaging the remains. The current study set out to investigate whether photogrammetry can create close-range models of osteological material that are of high metric quality. It looked to develop a method using this technique, explore its applicability in osteological research, and determine what new information could be discovered about a case study collection using photogrammetry.
Sharp force trauma (SFT) to bones was used to test the applicability of this method to the field of trauma analysis. The case study is a collection of Viking remains excavated in 2009 near Weymouth, Dorset, exhibiting extensive SFT. The digitised cutmarks were measured and these measurements compared to conventional manual methods. All the cutmarks were successfully digitised and any differences between the measurement methods were not statistically significant. Therefore, this is thought to be a reliable and accessible method of documenting SFT for both preservation and research purposes.
The ability to study a 3D model of the cutmarks in question allows for a wider range of analytical tools to be used without damaging the original bone. The use of photogrammetry in the detailed study of human remains could have important implications for the way such collections can be studied and displayed. This would make the sharing of collections between institutions both locally and internationally easier whilst providing minimal risk to the collection. Overall, this study has shown that photogrammetry can successfully create 3D models of SFT which augment traditional analysis and allow for additional interpretation of events.
Data from EngD Thesis: "Understanding Hand Interactions and Mid-Air Haptic Responses within Virtual Reality and Beyond"
No full textThis is the full anonymised data that was analysed within the EngD Thesis: "Understanding Hand Interactions and Mid-Air Haptic Responses within Virtual Reality and Beyond" by Rory Clark
It includes all study and survey data for:
Chapter 3 - Comparing 3D Button Behaviours and the Role of Haptic Feedback within Virtual Reality
Chapter 4 - Comparing Input Methods and the Role of Haptic Feedback During VR Hand-Object Interaction Task
The Perceived Stress Scale for Kids (PeSSKi)
No full textDataset for the Perceived Stress Scale for Kids (PeSSKi) study - project to examine initial psychometric properties of a new self-report stress scale for children. Data are from phase two online testing of the scale with 123 children aged 7-11 years. Reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha. Construct validity was assessed via examination of correlation coefficients between the PeSSKi and additional scales: convergent and divergent validity were assessed using the Penn-State Worry Questionnaire for Children (PSWQ-C) and the Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (SLSS) respectively